Bobby Wayne Nolte

Bobby Wayne Nolte, 78, of Texarkana, AR passed away March 9, 2016 at his home. Mr. Nolte was born February 26, 1938 in Garland, AR. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and retired from Ledwell and Son Enterprises as an engineer.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Emily Ann Nolte; and his son, Jeff Nolte.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Nolte of Texarkana, AR; his daughter and son-in-law, "Cookie" Lois and Lee Place of Sherwood, AR; brother, Larry Nolte of Ashdown, AR; grandsons, Josh Endsley of Conway, AR and Jarrod Nolte of Springdale, AR; granddaughter, Jennifer Endsley of Little Rock, AR; stepdaughters, Cheryl Brewer of Texarkana, AR and Melinda Brown of Texarkana, TX and stepsons, Jerry Smith, Jr. and Kevin Smith both of Texarkana, AR.

Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, March 12, 2016 at East Memorial Chapel - Downtown with Deacon David Fowler officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of East Funeral Home - Downtown.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 11, 2016 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Watersprings Ranch or St. Edwards Outreach.

Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.